MADISON,
WI – A
pioneering testing method developed to identify the potency of industrial hemp
cannabinoids has been named a standard method for the industry. The ISO-accredited
method, developed by Eurofins Food Integrity & Innovation, was granted first
action method status recently by AOAC’s Expert Review Panel.

The status indicates that that method met strict requirements set
by the standards organization. “I am incredibly proud of the work done to
develop this method,” said Ross Gulotta, President, Food Integrity & Innovation.
“It is exciting to know that the data produced from this method will help this
rapidly growing industry be more confident that the data they are receiving is
accurate and of the highest quality.”

The CBD and Industrial Hemp industry has been working toward
standardized approaches to analytical testing of its products. Standardized
methods are used in many food and supplement industries to prove quality
standards and various compliance criteria are being met. This first action
method is a substantial step in that direction for the cannabinoid and hemp oil
industry.

The method developed Food Integrity & Innovation can quantify
12 cannabinoids at low levels. It meets the regulatory requirements for THC and
ensures a company can quantify other minor cannabinoids in their proprietary
and specialty products and strains. Specifically, the method is applicable to
the quantification of cannabidiol, cannabidiolic acid, cannabinol,
delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, cannabichromene, cannabidivarinic
acid, cannabigerol, cannabigerolic acid, cannabidivarin,
delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol, and tetrahydrocannabivarin indried plant
materials, oils, and tinctures.

Eurofins Food Integrity and Innovation offers food and dietary supplement companies integrated solutions that span the entire product life cycle. From concept to commercialization, Food Integrity and Innovation delivers integrated consulting, development and food testing services including product and process development, consumer research and sensory evaluation, nutritional and contaminant analysis and food safety testing, consulting and training. With locations in North America, Europe and Asia, our diverse team of recognized industry experts in all areas of food science provides a broad range of resources, experience and knowledge that can help our customers bring great tasting, safe and commercially viable products to market faster